Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)

Historic Arab stairway in the old town

Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) is a 3.3 km loop with 238 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 35 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5).

Distance: 3.3 km
Elevation gain: 238 m
Elevation loss: 208 m
Walking time: 1 h 35 min (without stops)
Difficulty: Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type: Loop
Max / min altitude: 750 / 585 m
Max gradient: 35 %

Trail profile: from 585 m to 750 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) take?

1 h 35 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 238 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 35%.

Is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) a loop?

Yes: it starts and finishes at the same point.

Where is Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)?

Near Álora (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Álora?

Sendero de la Escaleruela (10.4 km · +406 m · 3 h 30 min · Moderate), Torcal del Charcón (5.2 km · +25 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy) and Gaitanejo (4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy).

More trails near Álora

SL-A 22 · One-waySendero de la EscaleruelaSource of the Río de la Villa, a striking spot10.4 km · +406 m · 3 h 30 min · Moderate PR-A 87 · One-wayTorcal del CharcónTorcal del Charcón, a unique karst landscape5.2 km · +25 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy LoopGaitanejoThe Gaitanes gorge, with pools and walkways4.0 km · +184 m · 1 h 30 min · Easy

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Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes)

SL-A 207 · Loop · Near Álora

Distance 3.3 kmElevation gain 238 mWalking time 1 h 35 minDifficulty Easy

Map, profile and GPX for Arab Steps (Escaleras Árabes) on Wanloria

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Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 28 Sep 2026